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Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
COOPER o0RnALED.
fio IL Caught Mt Hts Ola Tricks
iN London.

SAN Francisco, December IA
dispatch received in this city from
London announces the arrest Of RAN
dali Cooper, Whose real name is Will
lam Ringgold Cooper, for obtaining
$50 000 on forged notes from different
banks. Cooper is we'll known in Cal
ilornia, and, in 1877, While acting as
clerk ior j p. Treadweli
in this ity he sainiled the National
Gold Bank out OF nearly 500 900 by
IL number Of clever f,rgeiies, and
afterw ards fed to England.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Events as san Luis.

FAN LUIS OBIsPo, December IT,
This afternoon at the Agricultural
park there was trotting race for 5000
a side. General Murphy's Nettie and
Moskowitz's Unknown com 'eted, the
latter winning, though closely pressed.
Best time 2 :45K.
Tonight the citizens assembled in a
mass meeting, addressed by promin
ent men. on the question OF new
railway project for line between Port
San Luis Obispo and the San Joaquin
valley.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
GENERAL NEWS.
Close of the Republican
Clubs Convention.
FOSTER TO LEAD THE LEAGUE.
Randall" Cooper Arrested in Lon
dom-Deaiho Of Editor Rounds
of Omaha.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
New YoRK, December 1.-THE Re-
publican Clubs Convention was
called to order at II :l5. Election
delegations from each State for Vice.
President and members of Executive
Committee were announced. Nom
nations for pr,si lent OF the National
League followed. The names of
James p. Foster, New York, E. Low
den, Snowden, Pa, and Colonel
Nathan Golf OF West Virginia, were
placed before the Convention. Golf
Immediately Withdrew his name and
Lowd,.n di likewise. Foster was at
once elected by reclamation. He was
n minat d by III. New York delega-
ton f er Chaunney M. Depew had
positively defined.
FOSTERS ADDRESS.
Foster, on ascending the platform,
was warmly greeted. Having ac-
knowledged the greeting, he said:
I'VE have an organization that will
bring to power or defeat the purposes
of that great organization that created
il. Who can doubt that the power Of
this great National Leagne will either
destroy or set up the candidate OF Re-
puhlicanismi We are the power that
wil rule elections, but if We interfere
with the old Repaid can party we will
destroy it. | thank you again, and
predict u great victory in.lSS6.'
DOWN ON LAMAR.
The following resolution by How
ard N Fuller, Of Albany, caused much
excitement:
Resolved, That this Convention OF
Republican Clubs of the United
Stat representing the universal
santinont and patriotic desire of the
Republicans OF the United ~tates do
record its emphatic dlsaprroval an l
condemnation OF President Cleve-
LAMBS action in nominating L. q G
Lamar for the Supreme Court Bench
the United States, and we recom-
mend tn. Republican members Of the
United States Senae to vote against
he confiruat on Of the same.
On viva ,ore the noes We're about as
strong AS the ayes, and the C'nven-
ton adjourned siue die. 1t was an
no,nce 1 that the Executive Commit
lee would meet at p. NJ. to elect a
treasurer and secretary.
AFTER THE CONVENTION
Adjourned the Executive Committee
oI Tie National League appointed a
tn name "a Secretary
and Treasurer. The committee agreed
tn leave the choice ofs.See etary to
President Foster. The sab committee
established its headquarters at the
New York Club r,onis, and will have
a branch ut the National Republic IN
Cub rooms, in Washington. The
League will hold a convention in this
city in March, when there will be
present seven delegates from each
State.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
ANUTnER ACCOUNT.
The Advantages that Will Accrue
krann The NeN Ra0d.

The Advantages that Will Accrue
Fr"m the >ev Road.
ASHLAND, Ogn., December 1.-THE
California and Oregon Railway was
c,mple'ed to-day. This event repre-
sents twenty-one years of railway con-
struc ION, almost steadily pushed over
the stirrIioun'iiig iT',;iit,:;n ranges of
Northern California and Southern Or
egon. There were forced stoppoges
that created for II period the imp e--
sion that this ltest and in many
.reslerts most important OF national
highways might never he completed.
The accomplishment undoubtedly is
regarded by the Commercial circles vi
the Pacific coast az tue most iiuIortant
in its 4ignifcance since the compile
ton OF the first overland railway svs-
TEN in May, 1869. 1t affords for the
first tue
AN ALL ,IL COMMUNICATION
Between the cities OF the Pacific from
the southern TO the northern boun
daries IF tie Union and places under
the control Of one railway corporation,
an unbrnken line from New Orlean-
to Portland, Oregon, distance OF
300 miles,, Its prof .ctors contend for
the system that, FROM sirate!ic
standpoint, the conIletion Of the
north link is of vital importance To
the National government as defen-
~ive in the event of var anti the ne
ceSsiss OF rapi,l concentration Of troops.
N..ufxrt. # a -tN.,..f.l train
left San Franci.co carrying Mr.. Chas.
Croker ~ chief representative Oh the
Southern Pacific system, Nr. Wm.. II.
Miles ax,d Nr. Richard Kochler also
OF that company, the train being UNI
der the personal direction OF Mr.. j.
A. Fillmore. General superintendent
of the Southern Pacific ailway The
train consisted of eight ce,lclies ami
three baggage and dining cars Among
the other repre- sentative gentlemen on
board were Mayor Gregory of Sacra-
mento. Mayor HALEY OF san DIEGO,
Mayor Davis Of Oiklan !. Hon. Horace
Davis, Colonel Jno. p. Irish, MIR. Il.
X. Fitch, Hon. Frank NJ. Pixiey. Mr.
Geo. Cheeley, Mr. Geo. o. S,naerspn
and Mr.. VIM Glrrat. The list Of in-
vited guests also included Representa-
Itives OF tie California State board Of
trade and other.
LEADING COMMERCIAL BODIES
OF California. Five sleeping cars in
addition were filed with excursion
lists availing themselves of the oppor-
tunitt of making the first ascent OF
the Siskiv"u Mountains i'm railway
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
A DsG SOilESI f..
Property tn Stanislaui

Affecting Property lisa Stanislaus
s0uhty.
STOCKTON. December IA meeting
Of the subscribers to the Stani-laus
river irrigation pr'jact was held this
Q sening, at which pr liminary steps
toward incorp2ra were taken.
Nearly $4O0 900 has been subscribed
Il, purchas,. water rights, the intention
being to irripate this county and bring
water to >torkton. The ollowiny di-
rectors were elected: l.. M. Shippee,
l.. Funk. Geo. Gray. H =. H,rroli,
J L. Bercher, }. d. McDoupali. L..
Geflach. i'r. A. Clark. Levi b. Holt.
The articles Of incorporation are to be
signed on Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
In AUsTRGA


Officials Closely watching loG
Rus~ia's Next Move.
VIENNA, December II. = Austrian
officials do not attach the same inn
portanre to the Journal de St. Peers
burg's article Of yesterday dislai,uing
Russia's responsibility for the present
state of affairs in Eur ,pe rs do the
papers and the Bourse. They point out
thatthe question Of the moment is Whist
military measures Russia will sdope
beyond those previously taken.
The st. Petersburg correspondent Of
the Polilische Correspondence, in let
ter to his paper says: Russia viii
shape her military ARRANGEMENTS -
cording to those which Austria niakes.
Precautions thus taken by bot aides
must not be regarded as involving
danger Of war;"
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Notes FROM Nogales.

NoaALEs. Ariz., December 1.-THE
lost steamer Romero Rubio has ar
rived safely at Guaymas. She was
detained by severe storms and had a
rough voyage.
A United States man-of-war has re-
turned from visit to the Topolobam-
pc colonists and started for San Fran
cisco. The commander rode $50 miles
through the country on horseback
and says that he found l02 colonists.
They all had plenty to eat and were
receiving IS per day. None Of them
wished to leave.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
A Kentucky Vendetta.

WINCHESTER, KY, December IL
The feud between the Adams and Car
we'll factions broke out again last Sum
day night in Rock Castle County, after
church services, when Frank Adams
was killed by one of the Caswells.
Since then Frank Haselon, James
Lunsford, james Townsend, Tom
Jackson and two others, names un-
known, have been killed, while many
others have been wounded, aud sew
eral houses have been burned.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Respects His oath.

LEBANON, Pa, December 1.-THE
case of William Showers, charged
with numbering his two grandchil-
dren was given to the jury to-day.
Stephen Showers testified that his
father sent him letters asking him to
Nv ear falsely SOFAS to clear him, but the
son said that he coul not take false
oath even to gave his fathers neck.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
srIGGLE>, nCHEM Es.
Hc Inscnds to Invest Heavily In
Canada.


OTTAWA, Ont, December III. H.
Siiggles, q New York capitalist, is here
Supplying for the renewal Of the char
ter to build q ro,d from Calgary,
North est Territory, Dorth to AHA
hasca Landing, beyond Edmonton.
He says that the road will be built
within few years. Mr.. Stisples is
also talking up scheme to build y
railway from Quebec to the east coast
OF Labrador and to place Fl ct Of fast
vessels on the Atlantic. He thinks
that this would solve the question OF
quick transit to and from Europe.
claiming that the passage could be
made from Labrador to England in
three and one-hulf DAYS.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
A Chanre of D.te.

SAN JOSH, CAL, December 17.-At .
meeting of the Horticultural Hall,As-
sociation to-day, it was decided to hold
. citrus fair for two weeks, beginning
January Path. The date had been set
for February l4th, and u change was
made so as to have the fair while the
American Horticultural Societies
meeting is being held here.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
"Nos Guilty.1

SAN Francisco, December IT,
Clara Belle Mcdonald and Seneca
Augustus Ssalm were arraigned to.
in the Superior Court this morning,
on the charge OF forging the sigma
ture Of Il. IL. Mcdonald to railroad
stock certificates. they each entered
a plea Of not guilty to all the charges
in the indictment.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

CHICAGO, December II. VI. b.
Adams, who for several years has
been manager Of the Central Music
Hall, has accepted the position Of
manager OF the new auditorium,
which is being built here, and which
will he used for the first time when
the Republican National Convection
meets.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Err FED FROM CARE.
Ecalh OF Editor Rounds, Of the
Omaha .ssepubti. aM.,'

OMAHA, December IL Hon. s. P.
Rounds, editor and principal proprie-
tor OF the Omaha Republican, died at
s 80 O'clock this evening of pneu-
monia, after an illness Of ten days.
Mr. Rounds has been Il resilient Of
Omaha for d little over "a year. He
came here from Washington, after re-
sighting the position oi Public Printer,
whit, he had held for tour wears
For many years previous to going to
Warrington he WAS proprietor Of u
printers supply house in Chicago.
Mr. Rounds Mas well-known all over
the country, but particularly in the
West,
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Mystery surrounding the Deaths
Of the chico H.a dies.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1.-THE
b Mies Of Mrs. Matte Thompson and
her niece, Mis- Elizabeth Remlev,
who we're ssphyxiatsd by gas On
Thursday night, wsrs kken to Chico
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

WAsHINaroN. December l7.-Sena-
tor Mcpherson, of New Jersey, gave
. dinner tonight In honor Of Sir
Thomas Grattan Esmonde and MIR.
Arthur O'Connor. The other guests
were Secretaries Lamar and Whitney,
Colonel Lamont, Senators Ingalls,,
Hawley, Beck and Kenna, Speaker
Carlisle and Representatives Breck-
enridge, Collins, McAdoo and Sprin-
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

Jones. in the employ OF that b ,dy, has
been expelled from Loyalty Island by
force and rent to the islands from
New Caledonia. He has arrived at
Sydney, N. ). W., and has formerly
protested to the Governor against
his ex p,llsion.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Arranging for Settlement.

WASHINGTON, December l7.-Chas.
O. Tweed and Geo. b. Williams, rep
resenting the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, to-day made argument be-
fore the First and Second Comptroller
Of the Treasury with regard to the
proper method Of settling the accounts
tetween that Company and the Gov.
eminent. The question ut issue has
been ia reference to the status Of the
unaided PORTO of the road between
San Francisco and Sacramento, which
to certain extent parallels the aided
portion.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Burglars Fru~trated.

g. STA Rosa, December l7.-An UNI
successful attempt was made last
night to burylarize the large wholesale
hardware store of w. G. Good & Co.,
Of this city. A broken key similar to
the one which unlocks the front door
was found in the lock.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

BrDDKroRD, Maine, December H.
The firm Of Jane, Andrews & Sons,
stone contractors and osners of large
granite quarries, of this city, have
gone into in, olvencv. Insutfici mt
capital and labor troubles caused the
assignment.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
show d GOOD sense,

FRESNO, December 17.-An election
held in this city to-day for the pur-
pose of deciding whether bonds to the
amount of 800 900 should be issued
for sewer system, was passed almost
unanimously.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
AN AGENT ARRESTED.
He IL Charged with swkndliu =
isis EmplOyers

isis Employers.
SAN FRANCISCO, December wv.
d. Stafford was arrested to-day on .
charge of forg ny preferred by G. Bond,
General Agent of the North western
Masonic Aid Association of Chicago.
Stafford was employed as. solicitor
by Bond, and has been travelling
through this Sta'e and Nevada. He
Is charged with having altered .
number Of certificates of insurance,
and is saii to be between $500 and
800 behind in Ills accounts.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
s.Un.bIe 40 Arree,,,

BosroN, December 17.-This even
ing the jury in the trial Of the noted
Mrs. Robinson, charged with poison
ing children, repor ed that they were
unable to agree and were discharged
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
state Prisons.

SAN QUENTIN, December 1.-THE
Prison Directors met this morning.
They transacted the regular routine
of business and adjourned to meet at
Folsom next Thursday.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
A SENSATIONAL Discovery.

New YORK, December IA $S9])
robbery of valuable silks was uneai e-.ed
to-day in United States Appraisers
store. in this city. duplicating several
clerks in the department Of customs in
u clever forgery.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

BosroN, December 1.-THE gross
earnings Of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe road are tl,874 900, a de-
crease from last year of $4,000. The
net earnings are 1886, 900, a decrease
Of $153, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Fisk VS.. Henarie.

PORTLAND. December 1.-THE jury
in the important suit of Jas. H. Fisk
vs.. DR.. B. Henarie ct al, brought in q
verdict for defendants this evening.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Changes at the Capital.

WASHING ron, December 17.-Secre-
tary Fairclild has decided to appoint
Perry c Smith, OF New Jersey, as
Chief of the Appointments Division
in the Treasury Department, in place
of Eugene Higgins, resigned. Smith
/. cousin of the Secretary, and hollis
the position of disburSiny clerk in the
PsMtotfice Department. be will re-
lieve Higgins In January.
The President has designated Rriga.
dier-General McFeely to act rs Secre-
tary of War in the absence OF Secre-
tary Endicott.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
A Msssisuary,s Grievaness.

LONDON, December 1.-THE Lon
doa Missionary Secretary has No
oolvsd iahealigsaee that Nisaioaasy
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
NOTHING IN 1T.

Ives Dtsmfssrd.
New YoRK, December 1.-THE
case against Henry s. Ives, charged
by julius Dexter, OF Cincinnati, with
larency for stealing a draft for $780,
900 from the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and DAYTON Railway, was dismissed
this morning.
Ives says that he will at once insti-
tute proceedings against Dexter,
claiming 500, 900 for malicious prose-
oution.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Poor Playing.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 1.-The
game between the New Yorks and
Pioneers this afternoon was not an
exciting contest, and was called in
the seventh inning on account OF the
poor playing of the Pioneers, Who
made fifteen errors. Score, New
York, II; Pioneers, IL.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

LONDON, Dscember1 7.--Ths steamer
Alcide. after the collision with the
Manitohan. grounded in tbs Clyde
where ahs ssmaiasA d 80 @ieyns ( /.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

Proofs of his unsanity-His Life
tn Danger.

PARIS. December 17.-.Aubertin, the
man who attempted to assassinato
Ferry in the hall Of the Chamber of
Deputies, was arraigned before the
magistrate to-dav. While the exam
ination was progressing the prisoner
Was attacked with dementia and re-
moved to the mad house
Tonight Auberfin is delirious and
doctors despair of his life.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

PrTsBURG, December 1.-THE
converting, blooming and rail DEPART
ments Of the Edgar Thomson Steel
Works at Braddock, Pa, were closed
down to day. 1t is understood that
the rail mill suspension is for an in
definite period.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
WAR EXPENSES,

At the council Of Ministers called
fer to-ino row En- perer Francis Ios-ph
will preside. TIE chief question to
be considered il the necessary credits
which will be wanted in tn. event a
the adoption by Prussia Of further
warlike measures.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18
Dim snig,s Case.

SAN Francisco, December 17.--Mo-
ton was made in the Superior Court
to-day to have the information against
John A. DINING, charged with the
murder Of Henry Benhayon, set aside.
Argument will be heard on the motion
next Saturday.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

SCRANTON, Pa, december l7.-row-
dsriv's condition continues 10 in-s
|Peovss
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1887-12-18

LONDON, December IA dispatch
from Vienna SAYS that he delegation
will vote 10000 900 forms to the gov
eminent in the event OF preparations
being made for war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
,ur p,,nKyoB RUFFrAYs INDICTED

OZARK. No. April 22.-The Grand Jury yesterday IN
dcted all OF the Bald Knobbers now under arrest eleven
In number for the murder OF George Edens Ills re-
ported that Judge Hubbards instructions TO the GRAND
Jury have spread among the dknoooers ana
mot general exodus OF the unmarked brotherhood will
take place soon. Joe" Inman has made out list OF
the dKnobbersof Christian County, and he duplicates
preachers. merchants doctors justices OF the peace aud
many wealthy and influential citizens. Inman and Graves
agree with Walker estimating the number IN Christian
County at 500 and name many prominent men VINO
occompauied them in criminal raids behind the bIaek
r,sk Graves relates how Walker proposed 10 prove an
alh for each man present at the Edens Green murder
nxing unmpeachabe witnesses for each guilty man
The chief himself carried his wounded boy into Douglas
County that night relying on proving that he could not
have been near Green's premises on the tatal night
Puzzle opinion has asserted itself and the regulators are
terror stricken ,--- -, ..,.. -.
The Grand Jury has sent out subp@nas for more Wit
nesses and from the localities to whc they nave Deen
sent il is believed that the jury intends TO make
thorough Investigation OF the organilaOn anu 10 get ~
the bottom OF all their dOings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
HE STOLE THE ATHLETES PATCHES.

CHARLES BRINKMAN ABUSES HIS TRUST Al HE
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Charles Brinkman, a young man. went 10 the iOuhs
Mems christian Association rooms atTwentythrds ana
Four.ave two weeks ago and told the Employment COM
,ntee ptful story. He showed several certificates ID
wtpgas to bis ability and honesty and an effort was MADE
to get him something to do He called at the rooms egu
larry got acquainted with the clerks, and when lnee
was rush OF business be would volunteer MS re
Inon one occasion the young man who has charge OF e
cathing and yaable OF the embryo athletes WINE ey
are al work In the gymnasium was caIeu 70 an p
mart Of the building During his absence lie put DTh
man in charge Of the clothing Brnkman took the oppo
tnnitv 70 sec what kind OF watches the athletic young
men wore He picked out two gold watches belonging
70 CAPTAIN Albert Emory and William r. Robertson ana
about s5 in money and left the building at once ,nS nd
went 10 philadelphia he sold the watcncs ahu
fhen TO Chicago He wrote letter to ono OF the mem
hers of the association here from Philadelphia, lellihg
what he had stolen expressing bis sorrow ana ssying
that his hard luck driven him TO It. When brnknan
had been in Chicago for few days he went 10 the ioun
Mem Christian Association there told about he s
ing and then delivered himself TO the police Inc cnle
of the Chicago police tcegraphed to Inspector
Yesterday and the Inspector sent dispatch 10
last evening stating that Bnkmans story was 1e anu be
asking the Chicago authorities 10 hold MN upu the
Srva nf detectives from this CITY, The watches Will be
recoyered as Brinkman gave the pawn tickets 10 the
IVnsxo ,.AlcA